1 Thessalonians 2:4

The Text-Critical English New Testament

but just as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, so we speak, not as pleasing men, but God, who examines our hearts.

Cross References

Luke 12:42

The Lord said, “Who then is the faithful and wise steward, whom his master will set over his household, to give them their portion of food at the proper time?

Luke 16:11

If then you have not been faithful with unrighteous wealth, who will entrust you with true riches?

John 21:17

Then Jesus said to him the third time, “Simon, son of Jonah, do yoʋ care for me?” Peter was grieved that Jesus said to him the third time, “Do yoʋ care for me?” And he said to him, “Lord, yoʋ know everything; yoʋ know that I care for yoʋ.” Jesus said to him, “Feed my sheep.

Romans 8:27

And he who searches the hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God.

1 Corinthians 7:25

Now concerning virgins, I do not have a command from the Lord, but I give my judgment as one who has been shown mercy by the Lord to be trustworthy.

1 Corinthians 9:17

If I do this voluntarily, I have a reward; but if I do it under compulsion, it is because I have been entrusted with a responsibility.

2 Corinthians 2:17

For we are not like others who peddle the word of God for profit. On the contrary, in Christ we speak with sincerity in the presence of God, as men sent from God.

2 Corinthians 4:2

Rather, we have renounced shameful hidden deeds; we do not act deceitfully or distort the word of God, but by openly proclaiming the truth we commend ourselves to everyone's conscience in the sight of God.

2 Corinthians 5:11

Therefore, because we know what it is to fear the Lord, we persuade others. What we are is known to God, and I hope that it is known in your consciences as well.

2 Corinthians 5:16

So from now on we regard no one according to the flesh. Even if we have known Christ according to the flesh, we no longer know him in that way.

Galatians 1:10

Am I now seeking the approval of men, or of God? Or am I trying to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a servant of Christ.

Galatians 2:7

On the contrary, they saw that I had been entrusted with the gospel to the uncircumcised, just as Peter had been entrusted with the gospel to the circumcised.

Ephesians 3:8

This grace was given to me, the very least of all the saints, to preach among the Gentiles the good news of the boundless riches of Christ,

Ephesians 6:6

Do not try to please them only when they are watching you, but act like slaves of Christ, doing the will of God from your heart.

Colossians 3:22

Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything. Do not try to please them only when they are watching you, but obey with sincerity of heart, fearing God.

1 Timothy 6:20

O Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to yoʋ and avoid the profane chatter and counterarguments of what is falsely called “knowledge.”

2 Timothy 1:14

By the Holy Spirit who dwells within us, guard the good deposit that has been entrusted to yoʋ.

2 Timothy 2:2

Entrust what yoʋ have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses to faithful men who will be competent to teach others also.

Titus 1:3

in his own time he revealed his word through the preaching with which I was entrusted by the command of God our Savior;

Hebrews 4:13

No creature is hidden from his sight, but all are naked and exposed to the eyes of him to whom we must give an account.

1 Peter 4:11

If anyone speaks, he should do so as one who speaks the oracles of God; if anyone serves, he should do so as one who serves from strength as God supplies it, so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen.

Revelation 2:23

I will strike her children dead. Then all the churches will know that I am he who searches minds and hearts, and I will give to each of you according to your works.